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TRUE HISTORY OF THE KELLY GANG STARRING: GEORGE MACKAY, NICHOLAS HOULT, RUSSELL CROWE CERT: 18
WHAT’S IT ALL ABOUT?
If you recall your GCSE history lessons, you might be aware of the story of Ned Kelly, the 19th-century Australian outlaw who’s widely considered a folk hero in his homeland. This super violent movie tells the tale of Ned and his gang as they flee the authorities and cause general mayhem during the 1870s. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t end well for the law-despising anti-hero, who – if you
were paying attention back at school – was executed for his crimes at the age of 25.
WHAT CAN WE EXPECT?
A lot of violence. There’s no way of sugarcoating it – this is not a film for the faint of heart. One man in our screening got up and walked out halfway through, which might well be a selling point depending on your point of view. The dialogue is strewn
with swear words and there’s some seriously saucy nudity – so it’s definitely not one for prudes. The terrific cast also deserve a mention. While Russell and Nicholas are on typically fine form, 1917 actor George is simply sensational as lawless bad boy Ned.
VERDICT: DESTRUCTION DOWN UNDER!
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You can count on 6 Music to provide seriously fine entertainment – and the radio station’s annual festival is no exception. The three-day event sees music royalty such as Róisín Murphy, Kate Tempest and Bombay Bicycle Club performing in the evening, as well as renowned poets and songwriters such as Paul Weller in conversation during the day. Tickets are now sold out. But fear not, you can catch up on all the action – which comes live from London’s Camden – on 6 Music and BBC Sounds across the weekend of 6-8 March. bbc.co.uk/events
If you’re one of those strange beings who stuck to your New Year’s resolutions and now find yourself the embodiment of all things health and fitness, Balance Festival will be right up your street. Now in its fourth year and taking place in London from 17-19 April, the celebration will be jam-packed with wellbeing activities to help improve mind, body and soul. Fitness trainers, yogis, meditation gurus and chefs will be on hand to interact with punters and demonstrate the best ways to stay healthy and balanced over at The Old Truman Brewery in London’s Shoreditch. Who needs the gym, eh?! For tickets, see balance-festival.com
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WORDS: Sarah Morton
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